After growing up in painful, abusive conditions, Aaron Stark was on his way to an atrocity, until simple acts of kindness changed his life forever. My mission is to let people know that no matter how dark it may seem, there is light coming. We really are not alone. 

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Aaron Stark: I was almost a school shooter | Aaron Stark | TEDxBoulder

I was almost a school shooter | Aaron Stark | TEDxBoulder

At the brink of tragedy, a narrative unfolds of a life derailed by abuse and loneliness, halted by simple acts of kindness.

A harrowing decision to attack a school or mall reveals the destructive power of feeling worthless, and how it was averted.

Highlighting the transformative power of friendship, showcasing how genuine concern and kindness can reroute a life from despair.